Domain - Beauty Therapy

Domain - Beauty Therapy

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Level 2

Maintain order and supplies for a beauty salon or clinic

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27637 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the beauty therapy industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to maintain: the cleanliness of the beauty salon or clinic; the levels of supplies in the beauty salon or clinic; the laundry requirements of the beauty salon or clinic; and the sanitation of tools and equipment in the beauty salon or clinic.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Provide client service and care and assist the operator to prepare for service in a beauty salon or clinic

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27638 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the beauty therapy industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to provide client service and care and assist the operator to prepare for service in a beauty salon or clinic.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe key concepts and maintain personal presentation for a beauty salon or clinic

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27639 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the beauty therapy industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe key concepts related to personal presentation in a beauty salon or clinic; and maintain personal presentation for a beauty salon or clinic.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends and history related to beauty therapy

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27640 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the beauty therapy industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends for a beauty therapy service; and describe the history of beauty therapy services and related products.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe the relevance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to beauty therapy practice

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27641 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the beauty therapy industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the relevance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to beauty therapy practice.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and recommend cosmetics and toiletries

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14139 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select and recommend products for facial skin care, products for day and special occasion make-up, and nail care products for hands and feet; and demonstrate knowledge of retail hair products, fragrance, and men''s and women''s toiletries.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Provide reception services for the beauty industry
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

19592 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person employed as a receptionist in a beauty services salon or clinic. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the receptionist role and functions for the beauty industry; demonstrate communication skills for customer service in the beauty industry; apply knowledge of beauty industry receptionist role and functions to a beauty industry reception area, and communication skills; and maintain a beauty industry reception area.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Sell goods and services as an independent operator in beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 10388.

19593 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of establishing and maintaining a customer base within the beauty services industry, and sell goods and services as a beauty practitioner.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the organisational structure of the human body for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 19594 have been replaced by unit standard 29599.

19604 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the organisational structure of the human body for beauty services.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of a nail, and anatomy and physiology relevant to nail services

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27164 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the structure and functions of the skin, and of a nail; and identify the major muscles and bones of the lower arm, hand, lower leg, and foot, and explain their relevance to nail services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of tools, equipment, products and safe operating procedures used in nail services

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27171 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the tools and equipment used in nail services; the products used in natural nail services; the products used in nail augmentation services; and safe operating procedures used in nail services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Describe micro-organisms in a beauty salon or clinic

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27176 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the types of micro-organisms common to skin and nails; the spread of micro-organisms in a beauty salon or clinic; and methods of control of micro-organisms in a beauty salon or clinic.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of make-up and design theory

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27644 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: facial features, shapes and underlying skin tones, make-up colour and design, make-up products, and different make-up styles.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the face, and of facial skin types and conditions

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Version 3

27645 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the skin of the face; identify the principal muscles and bones of the face, head, neck and decollete; and demonstrate knowledge of facial skin types and conditions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform skincare services for the face in preparation for make-up application

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 27647 replaced unit standard 19590.

27646 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: conduct a skin consultation to determine skin type and condition; and perform a skincare service in preparation for make-up application.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Perform make-up services

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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 27646 replaced unit standard 19590.

27647 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: conduct a client consultation to determine make-up selection; and perform make-up services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of promotional activities within a make-up and skin care workplace

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27648 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who are employed, or wish to be, as a make-up and skin care advisor at a cosmetics counter. It provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to progress towards the role of Cosmetics Counter Sales Person or similar. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of make-up and skin care advisor, and demonstrate knowledge of sales techniques, merchandising, and make-up and skin care events relevant to a make-up and skin care advisor.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of tools, equipment and safe operating procedures used in make-up and skin care services

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28946 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry level learners in the make-up and skin care industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: tools and equipment used in make-up and skin care services; the maintenance of make-up and skin care service tools; and safe operating procedures used in make-up and skin care services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of beauty therapy equipment and tools

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29590 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select and maintain beauty therapy equipment and tools; and demonstrate safe handling of beauty therapy equipment and tools.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform tanning services for beauty therapy

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29597 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of skin preparation and product knowledge for tanning services; perform a full body tanning service; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and recommend retail products for beauty therapy services

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29600 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of products for face, body, makeup and nail care; select and recommend retail products for facial and body skin care; select and recommend retail products for day and special occasion make-up; and select and recommend retail nail care products for hands and feet.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of trends and evaluate opportunities to maintain currency in the beauty therapy industry

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29601 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of industry trends for beauty therapy services; illustrate current trends and influences in relation to beauty therapy services; and identify and evaluate opportunities to maintain currency in the beauty therapy industry.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Demonstrate knowledge of chemistry in the application of beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

10389 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain physical and chemical changes of matter involved in beauty services treatments; explain application of organic chemistry to cosmetic products; and demonstrate knowledge of a range of cosmetic products.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of the electrical currents and physics principles used for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 31171.

10390 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain: the physics used in beauty services treatments; the waves and laws of physics used in beauty services treatments; the use of ultraviolet light and infra-red radiation in beauty services treatments; the electrical currents used in the application of beauty services treatments; and safe management of the electrical equipment used in a beauty services clinic.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain nutrition principles for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 29602.

10392 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standards are able to explain, in terms of beauty therapy applications: the food groups; the nutritive value of foods; the benefits of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements to bodily functions; food additives; and diet-related health problems.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform a manicure and/or pedicure service as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 9 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27172 and unit standard 27173.

10393 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain lower arm, hand, lower leg, and foot anatomy and physiology; explain the chemical properties of manicure and pedicure preparations; identify and maintain tools of manicure and pedicure; and perform a complete manicure and/or pedicure service.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform nail augmentation services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 29326.

19589 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to perform a nail sculpture service, perform an acrylic service, perform a nail gel service, and perform nail maintenance.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform cosmetic services as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27646 and unit standard 27647.

19590 Unit Standard 16 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the anatomy and physiology of the skin of the face; conduct a skin consultation to determine skin type and condition; perform cosmetic services; perform a cosmetic facial service; and perform makeup services.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of small business practice for the beauty services industry
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 29327.

19599 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person who owns and/or manages a beauty services salon or clinic, and for a person in training for such a role. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of forms of business; demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills that impact on quality customer service; apply knowledge of beauty industry receptionist and beauty practitioner functions; and explain business practices for the beauty industry.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of conditions of the nail and surrounding skin

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27166 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the terminology used for describing nail conditions, demonstrate knowledge of and response to contagious conditions of the nail and surrounding skin, and demonstrate knowledge of and response to non-contagious conditions of the nail and surrounding skin.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Undertake an in-depth consultation and give advice in a nail salon

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27167 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: undertake an in-depth consultation with a client to determine service parameters, complete analysis of nail and surrounding skin for proposed service, and agree on course of action for proposed service.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform a manicure service

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 27173 replaced unit standard 10393.

27172 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to perform a manicure service; and perform a complete manicure service.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform a pedicure service

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 27172 replaced unit standard 10393.

27173 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to perform a pedicure; and perform a complete pedicure service.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform complimentary nail services

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Version 3

27175 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for a complimentary nail service; and perform a complimentary nail service.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform nail augmentation services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19589.

29326 Unit Standard 40 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of nail augmentation services, and perform: nail sculpture services; nail tip application services; nail maintenance services; a nail repair service on one nail; and nail augmentation removal services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Undertake a client consultation and analysis and develop a service plan for beauty therapy

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29591 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: undertake a consultation to determine client requirements for beauty services; undertake an analysis specific to the beauty service requested; establish safety of the service(s) to be performed; and develop a service plan.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform depilatory waxing services

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 508.

29592 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of hair growth patterns, stages of growth and hair types relevant for depilatory services; perform depilatory wax services; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform eyelash and eyebrow tinting and shaping services for beauty therapy

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29594 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of products and techniques used for eye enhancement services; prepare to perform and perform eye enhancement services; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform facial therapy services

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19591.

29595 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of skin types and skin conditions relevant to product and service selection for facial therapy services; prepare for selected facial therapy services, perform a cleansing and toning service, an exfoliation service, a facial massage sequence, a mask application, and moisturising services; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform foundation relaxation massage of the back, neck, and shoulder for beauty therapy

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19601.

29596 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of foundation relaxation massage practice; describe the effects of, and contraindications to, foundation relaxation massage; perform a foundation relaxation massage of the back, neck and shoulders; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the skin and related biology relevant to beauty therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 513 and unit standard 522.

29598 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: cellular structure; the four major types of tissues of the body; the structure and function of the skin; the structure and function of epidermal appendages; and the ageing and healing characteristics of skin and nails and their impact on planning beauty therapy services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of human body structure and systems for beauty therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19594 and unit standard 19604.

29599 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the organisational structure of the human body; the skeletal, muscular, and superficial circulatory systems relevant for beauty therapy services; and the sensory nerves of cutaneous tissue relevant for beauty therapy services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of nutrition and their relevance to beauty therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 10392.

29602 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: nutrition in relation to beauty therapy services; and nutritional advice in relation to supporting skin care services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of skin, hair and nail conditions relevant for beauty therapy services

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29603 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of features and characteristics of skin and hair conditions; and describe the identification of and response to contagious and non-contagious conditions of the skin, hair and nail.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform eye enhancement services for beauty therapy

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29604 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of products and techniques used for eye enhancement services; prepare to perform and perform eye enhancement services; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform extraction services within beauty therapy services

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29605 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of skin conditions requiring extraction services; perform extraction services; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of cosmetic chemistry and electrical currents relating to beauty therapy services

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Version 1

29606 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain physical and chemical changes of matter involved in beauty therapy services; demonstrate knowledge of mixtures and ingredients within cosmetic products; and demonstrate knowledge of electrical currents used in beauty therapy services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Provide reception and client sales services for the beauty industry

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Version 1

30116 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the receptionist role and functions for the beauty industry; demonstrate communication skills for customer service and client sales in the beauty industry; and maintain a beauty industry reception area.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Select and recommend retail products for advanced beauty therapy services

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Version 1

31174 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to select and recommend retail products to the customer after electrical epilation, body therapy services, and advanced facial therapy.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform a depilatory wax service as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 29592.

508 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain hair growth and hair types, and perform a depilatory wax service.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Level 5

Explain the anatomy of the human lymphatic system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

1096 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the anatomy of the human lymphatic system for beauty services.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform manual facial therapy services as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 29595.

19591 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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Persons accredited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for the selected service; perform a cleansing service; perform a massage sequence; perform a mask application; perform toning and/or moisturising services; and complete follow-up procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the anatomy of the face, head, neck, and d?collet? for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 19604 have been replaced by unit standard 29599.

19594 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous systems of the face, head, neck, and decollete, for beauty services; and explain the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system of the face, head, neck, and decollete for beauty services.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform skin analysis as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 19600 were replaced by unit standard 31165. This unit standard, unit standard 19594, unit standard 19596, and unit standard 19591 replaced unit standard 510.

19595 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a client for analysis; conduct a thorough manual cleanse; conduct a detailed skin analysis; and prepare a treatment plan.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform electrical facial beauty services as an independent operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 31169.

19596 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare for a selected service and perform electrical facial beauty services.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain hair, skin, and the application of electrical currents for electrolysis treatments
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 31163.

19597 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain: the anatomy of hair and hair growth; skin conditions, and the effect of electrical currents on skin; and electrical and chemical processes in electrical epilation.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform electrical epilation services

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 19597 replaced unit standard 1097.

19598 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to perform electrical epilation services and complete follow-up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Perform figure analysis as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 19595 were replaced by unit standard 31165. This unit standard, unit standard 19601, and unit standard 19602 replaced unit standard 10477.

19600 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: perform a client consultation; perform a detailed figure analysis according to consultation; and identify a treatment plan.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform a Swedish body massage as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard New 29596.

19601 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the scope of Swedish massage practice; describe the effects of, and contraindications to, Swedish massage; prepare for Swedish massage practice; and perform a complete manual Swedish massage of the body.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform heat and electrical body services as an independent beauty services operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 31170.

19602 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare client for the selected treatment and perform an electric treatment.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human musculoskeletal system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 514 and unit standard 515.

19603 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain: the physiology of bone formation and bone growth; and the anatomy and physiology of the bones of the skeleton, of articulations of the skeleton, and of the muscular system.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform advanced depilatory waxing services

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29593 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of specific waxing requirements for advanced depilatory waxing services; perform advanced depilatory wax services; and complete follow-up actions.

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CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of hair, hair growth, and the application of electrical currents for electrical epilation services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19597.

31163 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the anatomy of hair and hair growth relevant to electrical epilation services; hair growth variations relevant to electrical epilation services; electrical and chemical processes in electrical epilation; the effect of electrical currents on the pilo-sebaceous unit; and the effect of needle selection and insertion on the pilo-sebaceous unit during electrical epilation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of identification and management of hair and skin conditions for advanced beauty therapy services

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31164 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: hair growth and excess hair conditions relevant when performing electrical epilation; and non-contagious and contagious conditions of the skin and the response to these when performing advanced beauty therapy services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Undertake client consultation and analysis, and develop service plans for advanced beauty therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19595 and unit standard 19600.

31165 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: undertake consultation to determine client requirements for advanced beauty therapy services; undertake an analysis specific to the advanced beauty therapy service(s) requested; establish safety of the service(s) to be performed; and develop a service plan.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of body systems, and related conditions that may impact on the delivery of beauty therapy services

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31166 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the central nervous system, the endocrine system, the reproductive system, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and the lymphatic system; and conditions related to each of these body systems that may impact on the delivery of beauty therapy services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of and perform full body massage for beauty therapy

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31167 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of specific massage requirements for massage practice; describe the physiological effects of massage; prepare for massage service; perform a full body massage; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the digestive system, and nutrition for facial therapy and body therapy beauty services

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31168 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: knowledge of the digestive system''s anatomy and physiology; knowledge of nutritional advice relevant to facial therapy and body therapy beauty services; and an understanding of dermo-nutrition.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of and perform advanced facial therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19596.

31169 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of skin conditions, and selection of products and electrical facial therapy services for advanced facial therapy services; prepare for selected services; prepare the skin for the advanced facial therapy service; perform advanced facial therapy services; perform complementary care for the advanced facial therapy service; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of and perform body therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 19602.

31170 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of body conditions, and selection of products and electrical body therapy services for body therapy services; prepare for selected services; prepare the client for the body therapy service; perform body therapy services; perform complementary care for the body therapy service; and complete follow up actions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of properties of cosmetics, oils, and electricity and physics relating to beauty therapy services

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 10390.

31171 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of properties of cosmetic products; demonstrate knowledge of essential oils and carrier oils used in facial and body therapy services; explain the electricity used in beauty therapy services; explain the waves and laws of physics used in beauty therapy services; explain the use of the electromagnetic spectrum in beauty therapy services; explain the direct currents used in the application of beauty therapy services; explain the alternating currents used in the application of beauty therapy services; and explain the currents used in the electrical muscular stimulation for beauty therapy services.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of skin biology for advanced beauty therapy services

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31172 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: advanced knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin; knowledge of the skin ageing and healing characteristics relevant to advanced beauty therapy services; knowledge of the inheritance (or genetic) physical traits and conditions of the skin that affect advanced beauty therapy services; knowledge of the major skin chemicals and the role of the endocrine glands and hormones in skin conditions relevant to advanced beauty therapy services; and knowledge of percutaneous absorption and the relevance to advanced beauty therapy treatments.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Explain the safe management of electrical services and equipment in a beauty salon

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31173 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain safe management of the electrical equipment used in a beauty salon; and describe the implications of conditions and contraindications to client and therapist when applying electrical currents through the body in the salon.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 35 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council

Explain human cells and tissues for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 522 have been replaced by unit standard 29598.

513 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain the cellular anatomy and physiology and the fundamental tissues of the body.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human cardiovascular system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

516 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain: the anatomy and physiology of blood vessels and the factors necessary for maintaining blood pressure, the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of the heart and major blood vessels, the composition of blood, and the clotting mechanism of the blood.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human respiratory system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

517 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the factors influencing respiratory physiology.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human digestive system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

518 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain: the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the factors influencing digestion, and the absorption and metabolism of substances digested.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human urinary system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

519 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, and the formation, composition, storage, and excretion of urine.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human endocrine system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

520 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain: the anatomical components of the endocrine system, the influence of the endocrine system on the body, and the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human nervous system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

521 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain: the location and physiology of the cells and tissues of the nervous system, the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, and the relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human integumentary system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 513 have been replaced by unit standard 29598.

522 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain the anatomy and physiology of the skin and of the epidermal derivatives.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Explain the human reproductive system for beauty services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

523 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in relation to beauty services applications, explain the female and male reproductive systems.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Data as at 04 October 2024